Vans and designer Nicole McLaughlin have reunited for a second collaboration, taking the upcycling knowledgeable’s utilitarian sensibilities to new heights. Including extra tactical elements and constructing upon the Slip-On RS with matching equipment, McLaughlin affords an unconventional but purposeful tackle the shoe model’s traditional silhouette.
Mirroring the design language of conventional trekking backpacks, the design is centered on a roomy cargo pouch over the toe field and adjustable nylon straps. The playful marketing campaign highlights the miniaturized particulars of the design with extra tiny objects, together with a miniature model of McLaughlin’s studio and an array of mountaineering gear.
On her newest Vans creation, McLaughlin stated “Creating items that may be multi-purpose, but in addition enjoyable has at all times been my objective. I used to be impressed by classic mountaineering packs from the ‘70s and the aesthetic of outside gear from that period for the gathering,” in an official assertion.
Past aesthetic inspiration, the Slip-On RS lives as much as its hiking-inspired sensibilities with uppers comprised of 40% recycled canvas handled with waterproof PFC-free DWR and a lugged tread sample on the outsoles guaranteeing multi-surface traction. The pair is obtainable in a monochromatic pure canvas colorway and a duo-tone charcoal colorway with black trims and particulars. Every mannequin showcases classic co-branded particulars together with a Vans N.M. Rucksack patch above the storage pouch and wordmarks printed on the insoles. Extending the purposeful features into the equipment, the gathering additionally affords ankle socks with patch pockets and a utilitarian Rucksack that doubles as a climbing chalk bag.
Identified for her resourceful method to repurposing clothes and kooky design particulars, McLaughlin’s new Slip-On RS builds upon the designer’s rising roster of shoe collaborations. McLaughlin first collaborated with Vans on a relatively pared-back Slip-On VP VR3 LX in 2023 and has since launched collaborative footwear with Merrell, HOKA, and extra not too long ago, PUMA. The designer has additionally produced many DIY one-offs together with a jacket product of PUMA goalkeeper gloves and a stool made with discarded JanSport packs.
The most recent Vans x Nicole McLaughlin assortment shall be launched on Nicole McLaughlin’s net retailer on Wednesday, February 26. On February 27, the gathering will arrive on the Vans net retailer and choose areas.
